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Contractor locks public stadium over Rs 1 crore dues, Orissa High Court orders immediate removal
April 16, 2026 1:26 pm
Noting that contractor can pursue legal remedies for recovery of his alleged dues, the Orissa High Court said taking the law into one’s own hands by restricting access to public property is impermissible in law.
Contractors warn of statewide strike over Rs 96k cr unpaid dues
April 03, 2026 8:37 pm
Alleging arrears of Rs 96,400 crore, a joint letter was sent by the Maharashtra State Contractors Federation, State Engineers Association and Maharashtra State Water Supply Contractors Association.
Nearly 3 years after girl drowned inside water pit in Pimpri Chinchwad, FIR lodged against contractor
June 06, 2025 12:00 pm
In July 2022, Tapasi Siraswal fell into a water pit on the premises of Bindra Industries Company and died. The pit had been dug for the construction of a lift.
'This is unsustainable': Delhi irrigation department contractors protest 2-year payment delay
May 08, 2025 12:26 pm
Delhi irrigation department contractors claimed they are being pushed to take up new assignments without settling existing bills.
‘Rs 89k cr dues pending’: Contractors warn of stopping work from Feb 5
February 01, 2025 8:26 pm
In a letter, Maharashtra State Contractors Association (MSCA) recalled a letter of January 14, 2025, demanding the release of funds.
Contractor survives five rounds fired at him in Navi Mumbai
January 03, 2025 9:39 pm
Two men, one in a helmet and another wearing a cap, came on a bike and fired five rounds at him, four of which hit Thoke.
Contractors’ association to approach court as govt clubs multiple tenders
August 05, 2024 9:41 pm
The Maharashtra State Contractors’ Association has condemned this decision as a violation of a 2018 Bombay High Court order that had asked the state to refrain from clubbing small tenders.
Contractors to govt: Can't continue work if bills worth Rs 20,000 crore not cleared
November 28, 2023 3:50 am
The state government has called a meeting with contractors during the upcoming winter session of the state legislature to sort out the issue.
Civic body issues work orders to 5 contractors to concretise roads
January 19, 2023 1:08 pm
Civic officials said the revised rates would save BMC an additional Rs 380-Rs 410 crore. In case the contractors refuse to work as per the revised rates, then the BMC may issue a “letter of regret”, cancelling the order, said sources.
Karnataka contractors demand early settlement of Rs 25,000 crore dues
January 18, 2023 5:15 pm
D Kempanna, President, KSCA, said around Rs 25,000 crore has been pending as dues over the last three years. "The government has assured to clear dues as much as possible by March 31," Kempanna said, failing which contractors would stop work.
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